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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: The Greater Kuala Lumpur area of Malaysia, home to approximately 9.1 million people
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Sep 21, 2025

The Greater Kuala Lumpur area of Malaysia, home to approximately 9.1 million people

iss073e0763824 (Sept. 21, 2025) --- The Greater Kuala Lumpur area of Malaysia, home to approximately 9.1 million...

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May 2, 2021

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iss065e012265 (May 2, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured from the International Space Station...

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Sep 7, 2024

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iss071e613016 (Sept. 6, 2024) --- Boeing's uncrewed Starliner spacecraft is pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-7091
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Jul 10, 1979

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P-21763 C Range: 1,400,000 kilometers (870,000 miles) Jupiter's thin ring of particles was photographed by Voyager...

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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Hyster forklift in the Orbiter Processing Facility lifts the body flap to be...

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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility help move the body flap into position on the...

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Dec 12, 2018

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Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

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NASA image: ARC-1961-A-28387
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Oct 31, 1961

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Lockheed NC-130B STOL turboprop-powered aircraft with ailerons drooped 30 degrees. Note trailing-edge flaps...

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NASA image: ARC-1957-A-22640
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May 1, 1957

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NACA Photographer North American F-100A (NACA-200) Super Sabre Airplane take-off. The blowing-tupe boundary-layer...

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Jul 1, 2024

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iss071e256931 (July 1, 2024) --- The long duration photograph from the International Space Station highlights the...

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NASA image: Thunderstorm, Texas Gulf Coast, USA
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Apr 29, 1990

Thunderstorm, Texas Gulf Coast, USA

This thunderstorm along the Texas Gulf Coast (29.0N, 95.0W), USA is seen as the trailing edge of a large cloud mass...

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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers on ladders (left and right) check installation of the body flap onto the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0461
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A worker on a ladder (lower left) observes installation of the body flap onto the...

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Sep 8, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This view of the shock wave condensation collars backlit by the sun occurred during...

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NASA image: Bobcat Walking and Swimming
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Mar 6, 2014

Bobcat Walking and Swimming

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A bobcat leaves a trail as it swims across an algae-covered canal near the NASA News Center...

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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the body flap is moved into position for...

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Sep 14, 2024

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iss071e650763 (Sept. 14, 2024) --- The long exposure photograph taken by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick shows star...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six
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Feb 21, 2003

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-E-29393 (21 February 2003) --- A number of large pieces of ice collected along and just off the shoreline...

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Sep 7, 2024

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iss071e613042 (Sept. 6, 2024) --- Boeing's uncrewed Starliner spacecraft is pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0464
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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The body flap is installed on the orbiter Discovery. The body flap is an aluminum...

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Mar 12, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the body flap is moved into position for...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0437
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Mar 8, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Spectators line the banks of the turn basin to watch the dawn launch of Space Shuttle...

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Jun 5, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Water near Launch Pad 39A reflects the fiery trail behind Space Shuttle Endeavour as...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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